Saturday, June 09, 2007
{ 8:22 PM }
saw tis on friendsterr.
frm SIEW.
lols.
quite funnyy
TYPICAL ENGLISH VS TYPICAL SINGLISHWhy do we insist on using the Queen's
English, when
Singlish is so much more economical and
effective?
Compare and see!
When going shopping...
Britains : I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't
seem to have
the sweater you want in your size, but
if you give me
a moment, I can call the other outlets
for you.
S'poreans: No Stock!
When returning a call...
Britains : Hello, this is Mr Bean. Did
anyone page for
me a few moments ago?
S'poreans: Hello, who page?
When someone is in the way...
Britains : Excuse me, I'd like to get
by. Would you
please make way?
S'poreans: Lai, siam! or Siam, hor! or
Skius!
When someone offers to pay...
Britains : Hey, put your wallet away,
this drink is on
me.
S'poreans: no need lah
When asking for permission...
Britains : Excuse me, but do you think
it would be
possible for me to enter through this
door?
S'poreans: (while pointing at door) Can
pass or Not?
When asking to be excused...
Britains : If you would excuse me for a
moment, I have
to go to the gents/ladies. Carry on
without me, it
would only take a moment.
S'poreans: Go toilet. Buay tahan
ahh.....
When doubting someone...
Britains : I don't recall you giving me
the money.
S'poreans: Got meh?
When disagreeing on a topic of
discussion...
Britains : Err. Tom, I have to stop you
there. I
understand where you're coming from,
but I really have
to disagree with what you said about
the policy.
S'poreans: Talk @@$% lah you!
When asking someone to lower their
voice...
Britains : Excuse me, but could you
please lower your
voice, I'm trying to concentrate over
here.
S'poreans: Eh, Tiam leh!
When asking someone if he/she knows
you...
Britains : Excuse me, but I noticed you
staring at me
for some time. Do I know you?
S'poreans: See what see?!BUAY SONG AH
